Blackburn with Darwen news

• Police launch appeal to find missing 31-year-old

  18-08-2024 19:29
  
  Shayaan Ali was last seen in the South Promenade area of Blackpool at 1:30am on Thursday 15 August.
  
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• Man charged after police officer hit with brick

  18-08-2024 17:47 via bbc.com
  
  A man is charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm with intent to resist/prevent arrest.
  
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• Why these 2 Lancashire state schools are among the best in the UK

  18-08-2024 17:45
  
  Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School in Blackburn and Lancaster Girls' Grammar School in Lancaster are among the UK's best state schools.
  
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• Player suffers head injuries following on-field clash

  18-08-2024 17:17
  
  The game between Baxenden and Whalley was brought to a halt during the incident which saw fielder Adam Masood clash heads with the wicketkeeper.
  
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• Cricket player suffers head injuries following on-field clash of heads

  18-08-2024 17:17
  
  TA cricket player suffered a serious head injury following an on-field collision with a teammate while fielding.
  
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• Man charged after police officer assaulted

  18-08-2024 14:53
  
  Yesterday we told you about an arrest following an assault on one of our officers, leaving him with a significant head injury requiring hospital treatment.
  
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• Lancashire a hot spot for homelessness, figures show

  18-08-2024 14:18 via bbc.com
  
  Nine of Lancashire’s 14 council areas exceed the regional average for statutory homelessness.
  
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• John Eustace delivers exciting verdict on new Blackburn Rovers signings

  18-08-2024 13:00
  
  The Blackburn Rovers fans have been impressed by their new overseas recruits
  
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• Marsh leaves Preston interim role after two games

  18-08-2024 12:19 via bbc.com
  
  Mike Marsh steps down from his role as interim boss at Preston North End after two matches in charge.
  
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• King axes Andrew's private security team amid pressure to leave Royal home

  18-08-2024 12:11
  
  Prince Andrew's private security team has reportedly been axed by King Charles.
  
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• Expert shares genius simple trick to get rid of lawn moss forever

  18-08-2024 11:02
  
  A lawn expert has shared a simple trick to get rid of lawn moss forever and quickly so it never bothers you again.
  
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• Victims of infected blood scandal set to receive compensation payouts

  18-08-2024 11:00
  
  The Government has confirmed that compensation payouts will be given to victims of the infected blood scandal
  
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• Met Office warns hurricane will see strong wind and heavy rain in UK this week

  18-08-2024 10:59
  
  The Met Office has shared that strong winds and heavy rain caused by hurricane Ernesto could hit the UK this week.
  
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• Huge fire engulfed caravans in storage yard which 'sounded like bombs'

  18-08-2024 10:30
  
  A huge fire engulfed several caravans at a storage yard in Oldham last night which residents said 'sounded like bombs going off'.
  
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• Bike track's revamp thanks to BMX club donation

  18-08-2024 08:22 via bbc.com
  
  Preston Pirates BMX Club donate £30,000 to help fund essential repairs to a bike track.
  
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• New football pitch plan to help club avoid move

  18-08-2024 08:21 via bbc.com
  
  The plan will allow Huncoat United to continue playing while an aqueduct is being upgraded.
  
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• Young team thanked for clearing community centre garden

  18-08-2024 06:00
  
  Young people from Child Action Northwest's Statutory Reparation service helped to clear out the garden area at Bangor Street Community Centre.
  
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• The pathetic thing is the ‘bad attitude’ drivers have got older

  18-08-2024 06:00
  
  I come across these folk, regularly. The men who still think they are living in some 90s gangster movie and attempting to re-live their youth.
  
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• Stunning Lancashire million-pound home now on the market

  18-08-2024 06:00
  
  In the village of Warton, a modern, contemporary home, is currently on the market for a cool £1m
  
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• Retirement community in Lancashire raises hundreds for charity

  18-08-2024 06:00
  
  A retirement community in Lancashire has raised more than £800 for a mental health charity
  
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• North West inclusive dance charity wins two gold awards

  18-08-2024 06:00
  
  DanceSyndrome was co-founded in 2009 by Sue Blackwell and her daughter Jen Blackwell, who has Down's syndrome.
  
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• Mosque talk challenges misconceptions about Islam

  18-08-2024 06:00
  
  A community came together to host a special event to dispel misconceptions about Muslims and Islam.
  
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• Man crashed into neighbour's vehicle when he tried to move it to space outside home

  18-08-2024 06:00
  
  A man crashed his car into a neighbour’s vehicle when he tried to move it from one parking space to the one outside his home
  
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• ‘It’s stinks’: New build residents speak out over ‘sewage in the street’

  18-08-2024 06:00
  
  Homeowners on one small stretch of the new build said they could not open their windows and the smell was wafting across their gardens
  
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• Free family fun day set to take place at East Lancs shopping village

  18-08-2024 06:00
  
  Oswaldtwistle Mills and St Paul's Scouts group will be hosting its annual 'Family Fun Day' this month
  
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• Fitness and wellness festival to be held in Lancashire for the first time

  18-08-2024 06:00
  
  A fitness and wellness festival is set to be held in Lancaster for the first time.
  
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• Filming for adaptation of classic tale wraps up at one of region's iconic landmarks

  18-08-2024 06:00
  
  A film adaption of a classic tale has wrapped up filming at Rivington's Pigeon Tower.
  
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• Father-of-two stopped late at night because of his speed guilty of drug driving

  18-08-2024 06:00
  
  A DRIVER stopped late at night because of his speed was later found to be over the limit for the derivative of cocaine and ketamine.
  
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• Enjoy country living in one the region's most picturesque areas

  18-08-2024 06:00
  
  Set in a quiet cul de sac in Edgworth, Turton, a spacious four-bedroom detached house has been put up for sale for offers over £425,000.
  
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• East Lancs pub handed five-star Scores on the Doors rating

  18-08-2024 06:00
  
  The Old Chapel, in Darwen, has gained the top rating for its levels of hygiene in the council’s programme.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers' transfer needs clear as John Eustace influence grows

  18-08-2024 06:00
  
  Analysis from Carrow Road as Elliott Jackson breaks down the key takeaways
  
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• Blackburn Empire Theatre bags prize money for crucial upgrades

  18-08-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn Empire Theatre has been awarded £500 after winning a competition.
  
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• Age UK to provide council day care support to Blackburn's elderly

  18-08-2024 06:00
  
  AGE UK has been awarded a £363,949.83 contract to provide council day care support services for the elderly in Blackburn.
  
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